Category Archives: News

The Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) has embarked on a US$72,000 project to strengthen the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Jamaica. CCIs can be defined as those industries whose activities are based on cultural values or other artistic individual or collective creative expressions. Titled ‘UNESCO JAM NSS CCI – Economic and Social Impact ofContinue reading “JBDC Embarks on US$72,000 Project to Strengthen Cultural and Creative Industries”

The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) and the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) last month signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to signify a strategic partnership to boost entrepreneurship and Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) through the provision of resources which will assist businesses with improving their profitability and sustainability. The MSBM,Continue reading “MSBM, JBDC sign strategic partnership to boost entrepreneurship”

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) is working with key stakeholders to position the country’s Blue Mountain Coffee as a luxury brand that will drive demand and increase exports. For the past five years, JAMPRO has partnered with the Jamaica Coffee Exporters’ Association (JCEA) and the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) to heighten awareness of thisContinue reading “JAMPRO Looking to Bolster Coffee Exports”

From the rich soils of the island, four entrepreneurs have emerged to claim the title of the Jamaica Business Development Corporation’s (JBDC) B.O.S.S. man and woman and runner-ups of the year. The agency, in celebration of global entrepreneurship week, held under the theme ‘Home Grown: Reducing Imports, Increasing Exports’, culminated its list of activities withContinue reading “JBDC picks home-grown B.O.S.S.E.S”

A follow-up trade mission to Guyana is planned for January, the size of which is expected to surpass the 22 companies that visited in October as part of a government-led junket in search of business opportunities.

Consumers are urged to “be smart” in their approach as they go shopping this Christmas season. The advice was given by Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), Dolsie Allen, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, today (Thursday), where several tips for shopping during the Yuletide season were shared. “We encourage our consumers that whileContinue reading “CAC Urges Consumers to Shop Smart This Christmas”

The Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) has secured $31.7 million in compensation on behalf of aggrieved consumers for the period April to November 2022. The disclosure was made by Chief Executive Officer, CAC, Dolsie Allen, at a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on December 8. Mrs. Allen noted that, of the total amount secured, $2.8 million was obtainedContinue reading “CAC Secures $31.7 Million on Behalf of Aggrieved Consumers”

The Future Energy Source Company Limited (FESCO) has expanded its network to 18 service stations across the island, the most recent being the Coore’s Ferry FESCO Service Station on the Mandela Highway in Kingston. Since the company began operating its dealer-owned stations in February 2013, it has made a remarkable transformation and is currently valuedContinue reading “FESCO Opens New Service Station on Mandela Highway”

Jamaicans looking to go into the essential oil business can now access manufacturing space at the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC) production incubator off Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston. The 2,400-square foot Essential Oil Incubator houses equipment and washing facilities to process raw materials and extract the oil manually or electronically. Other machinery includes anContinue reading “JBDC Opens Essential Oil Incubator”

The National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) is undertaking a scope expansion project designed to broaden client service delivery. This was disclosed by Manager, Navenia Wellington-Ford, during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the Agency’s Head Office in Kingston. The ‘Expansion of Certification Services by the National Certification Body of Jamaica’ projectContinue reading “National Certification Body of Jamaica Undertaking Service Expansion Project”